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15 Jun 2015

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OECD Watch

OECD Watch calls on govts. to strengthen Natl. Contact Point complaint system to address human rights abuses by companies‏

"OECD watchdog calls for reform of failing complaint system", 15 Jun 2015

Allegations of corporate wrongdoing lodged under the OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises over the past 15 years almost never resulted in companies being held accountable, OECD Watch's new analysis of cases has found..."The complaint process has tremendous potential to help advance corporate responsibility, but it is currently failing in its mandate. Far too many complaints are rejected outright, and of those accepted, the vast majority do not result in outcomes that end corporate misconduct, provide victims with remedies for harms incurred, or bring about changes to corporate behaviour,” said Dr. Joseph Wilde-Ramsing, Coordinator of OECD Watch...“We are calling on governments to strengthen their commitment to this system"...“Of the 250 cases we examined, only three...led to an actual improvement in conditions for victims of corporate abuse..." [said Caitlin Daniel, lead author of the report and staff attorney at OECD Watch member Accountability Counsel]...Considering the high level of inconsistency that the report found between each country-level national contact point, OECD Watch recommends that regular peer reviews be undertaken to evaluate each NCP’s performance...